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Link to Image Titled: Army Air Force Band at the Forum
Title/Object Name: Army Air Force Band at the Forum
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1944
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Army Air Force band performs at the Forum during World War II. Located at 231 South Water Street, the Forum served as Wichita's municipal auditorium from 1911 to 1965.
Keywords: Wichita, public events, military, arts and entertainment.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Archives of the Wichita Chamber of Commerce
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2002-12.71.22.3


Link to Image Titled: Pan American Cafe Waitresses
Title/Object Name: Pan American Cafe Waitresses
Creator: Wichita Eagle
Date Original: 1947
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Sixteen women dressed as "cowgirls" in celebration of the Chisholm Trail Jubilee, September, 1947. The week-long festival included rodeos, street dances, historical re-enactments, parades, and prominent dignitaries. The women wore their costumes to work and in a parade. All are identified (on file).
Keywords: Wichita; business and industry; organizations, clubs and groups; public events; people; hats; boots; saddle shoes.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Photographs
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_H1-57.3.1


Link to Image Titled: Chisholm Trail Jubilee Parade
Title/Object Name: Chisholm Trail Jubilee Parade
Creator: Wichita Eagle
Date Original: 1947
Physical Details: 6.5 x 4.5 inches
Description: Birdseye view of parade float sponsored by the Pan American Café. The women who worked as waitresses at this Chinese-owned restaurant dressed as "cowgirls" during the Chisholm Trail Jubilee events (see item wschm_H1-57.3.1).
Keywords: Business and industry; organizations, clubs and groups; public events; people; costumes; American flags; street scenes; Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_H1-57.3.2


Link to Image Titled: The Forum
Title/Object Name: The Forum
Creator: Edgar B. Smith
Date Original: Circa 1950
Physical Details: 9.25 x 7.25 inches
Description: View looking northwest at intersection of Water and English Streets. The Forum operated as Wichita’s primary auditorium, convention center, performance arena, and exposition hall from 1912 to 1965. The small sign on the front canopy indicates the Wichita Public Museum. The museum was housed on the second floor of the Forum from 1939 until it moved to a grand residential structure at 3751 East Douglas Avenue in 1956.
Keywords: Arts and entertainment, libraries and museums, public events, street scenes, transportation, Wichita, automobiles, architecture.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Tihen
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_D9-6.2.1


Link to Image Titled: Zoo Supporters Parade on West Douglas
Title/Object Name: Zoo Supporters Parade on West Douglas
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1964
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Wichita Zoological Society parades on West Douglas Avenue as part of campaign for new zoo in Wichita. View is looking west along 600 and 700 blocks of West Douglas Avenue. Businesses along street are Coufal X-Ray, Farha Furniture, Civic Playhouse Theater, Civic Bowl and Hill Brothers Shoes.
Keywords: Wichita, public events, people, street scenes.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Archives of the Wichita Area Chamber of Commerce
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2002-12.73.32a.1


Link to Image Titled: Beauty Contest
Title/Object Name: Beauty Contest
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1965
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Women contestants in a beauty pageant sponsored by the President's Council of the Wichita Camera Clubs.
Keywords: Wichita, business and industry; organizations, clubs and groups; public events; swim suits; hairstyles; fashion; clothing.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Photographs
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_L5-2.1.1


Link to Image Titled: Wichita Beef Show at Wichita Union Stockyards
Title/Object Name: Wichita Beef Show at Wichita Union Stockyards
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1966
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Clarence Schierling receives a $200 premium check for the first place pen of steers at the third annual Wichita Beef Show from Larry Steckline, January 1966.
Keywords: Wichita, agriculture, people, public events, cattle.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Archives of the Wichita Area Chamber of Commerce
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2002-12.68.11.1


Link to Image Titled: Kansas Industry Appreciation Week Event
Title/Object Name: Kansas Industry Appreciation Week Event
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1966
Physical Details: 4 x 5 inches
Description: View looking west at Kansas Industry Appreciation Week event in downtown Wichita in the 300 block of East Douglas. Photograph taken April 21, 1966.
Keywords: Wichita, public events, people, street scenes.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Archives of the Wichita Chamber of Commerce
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2002-12.70.63.1


Link to Image Titled: 184th Tactical Fighter Group
Title/Object Name: 184th Tactical Fighter Group
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1969
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Members of the 184th Tactical Fighter Group, U.S. Air Force, return to Wichita after an eleven-month tour of duty in Korea. Location, McConnell Air Force Base.
Keywords: Wichita, aviation, government, military, public events, people, transportation, airplanes, servicemen, welcome, home, United States.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_C4-1.1.1


Link to Image Titled: Romper Room
Title/Object Name: Romper Room
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1970
Physical Details: 10 x 8 inches
Description: Television personality, "Miss Fran," on the set of KAKE Romper Room Television School.
Keywords: Wichita, arts and entertainment, education, public events, birthday, clown, Do Bee, flowers.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_B3-2.1.1


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